white paper

American  

[hwahyt pey-per, wahyt, hwahyt-pey-per, wahyt] / ˈʰwaɪt ˈpeɪ pər, ˈwaɪt, ˈʰwaɪtˌpeɪ pər, ˈwaɪt /

noun

1. paper bleached white.

2. an official governmental report.

3. an authoritative report issued by any organization.

   The TV network presented its white paper on news coverage of major crimes.

4. an official British government publication on a specific subject prepared by a committee and presented to the House of Commons, usually reporting results of a recent investigation or summarizing policy.

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white paper British  

noun

1. (often capitals) an official government report in any of a number of countries, including Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, which sets out the government's policy on a matter that is or will come before Parliament

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Etymology

Origin of white paper

First recorded in 1560–70

Example Sentences

The home secretary told Parliament the 106-page white paper, published on Monday, represented "the most significant changes to policing in this country in nearly 200 years".

From BBC

The Water white paper promises to set up company-specific teams to monitor, supervise and support individual firms and their particular issues rather than rely on a "desk based, one size fits all" approach.

From BBC

In late November, China, for the first time in nearly two decades, omitted any mention of North Korean disarmament from a periodically released defense white paper that articulates its stance on global threats.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Flying cars remain at an early developmental stage," said Zhang, who edited a white paper on China's flying car industry.

From Barron's

The government has recently pushed back its white paper setting out Send reforms until the new year, saying it will take more time to consult with parents and other groups.

From BBC